EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 51 MIN
Former Observer editor Rick Thames discusses his new book
from Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Local news is in crisis. Newsrooms have shrunk, newspapers have closed, and communities across the country are increasingly becoming news deserts. In his new book, “Why Local News: A Memoir and Plea for an Endangered Form of Journalism,” Rick Thames argues that strong, local journalism remains essential for informed communities and democracy.
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